Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Covering more than 37,000 acres in New Hampshire and Maine, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge offers first-rate opportunities for all forest game – ruffed grouse, American woodcock, white-tailed deer, black bear and moose. The refuge is open for almost all general hunting seasons in the two...

This handicapped accessible trail network is a good place to view moose, boreal birds and waterfowl. It features an easy walk through a spruce-fir forest to an observation platform overlooking backwaters of the Magalloway River. The trailhead is located about 1.5 miles...

Fishing is a popular pastime on Umbagog Lake and the surrounding rivers, including the Androscoggin, Magalloway and Rapid Rivers.

Regulations or procedures specific to Umbagog NWR include:

There is ample opportunity to explore Umbagog Lake and the surrounding rivers by canoe, kayak, or other non-motorized watercraft.  Whether your interests are wildlife photography, fall foliage, moose-watching, listening to the songs of neotropical migrants, viewing the bald eagles and...

You can find boat launches on Umbagog Lake, and the Magalloway and Androscoggin Rivers:

Camping at Lake Umbagog is by RESERVATION ONLY!

Shoreline campsites, operated by the State of NH, offer numerous options for camping. For State of NH campsite information and/or reservations, visit their website: NH State Parks.

Please do not call the refuge to...

The diversity of habitat in the Umbagog area provides ample opportunity to observe wildlife. Wildlife can be fascinating and entertaining to view and photograph, but it is important to remember that human activities can disturb and negatively impact them. Waterfowl...